Fish & Wildlife

Fawning season may mean aggressive deer

Fish & Wildlife Josiah Spyker - June 6, 2025

Residents should be cautious around deer and their young as fawning season continues.

‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules’- Road Safety at Work reminds drivers to be on alert

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now Staff - May 13, 2025

Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on the move. During peak wildlife activity periods, Road Safety at Work...

Bins and bears don’t mix

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown - May 9, 2025

An increase in bear sighting has WildSafe BC reminding residents they’re on the hunt for food and our garbage...

Show your mussels – boat inspection stations open across B.C.

Fish & Wildlife R McCormack - April 14, 2025

The mussels from Brussels may be a welcome sight on the silver screen but not in B.C.'s waterways, as...

How to stay wildlife-wise this spring

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now Staff - April 8, 2025

With spring in full swing, many are eager to tackle spring yard cleaning. However, while the focus may be...

Wildsight seeking immediate action on caribou habitat loss

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now Staff - January 23, 2025

Wildsight, along with other environmental groups, is seeking action from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to complete a...

49 black bears put down by COS in the Kootenays through 2024

Fish & Wildlife My Kootenay Now Staff - January 20, 2025

The Conservation Officer Service (COS) put down 49 black bears across the Kootenays in 2024, with 303 black bears...

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